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PRIEST by Al Dawson

Faith McGuire is a lawyer with a firm that represents individuals who claim they were abused by clergy in the archdiocese of Baltimore. When a well-regarded pastor of an inner-city church is accused of sexual misconduct after his funeral, the priest’s diaries cause her to doubt the claims. This sets in motion a dizzying trail of deceit, family secrets, criminal activity and murder that will put Faith’s trust in her church and career to the test.

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Priest

BENEATH THE COLLAR LIES THE TRUTH

  • Faith McGuire believes the priest’s diary has revealed it all until a cryptic entry surfaces, hinting at something far darker.
  • The clue leads her to an unexpected discovery where chilling new crimes will be revealed
  • Every revelation drags her deeper into a world of deception, where saints and sinners cannot be easily distinguished.
  • Powerful figures will stop at nothing to keep the past buried and Faith’s pursuit of justice may prove costly
  • Torn between her duty and her faith, she must decide how much truth she’s willing to endure
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Al Dawson is a retired lawyer living in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida with his wife Jane. A south-westerner by birth, he studied for the priesthood, became a collegiate gymnast and earned a JD at New York Law School. Father of three, he plays tennis regularly, rides his BMW S1000R, studies history, enjoys travel with the family, good wine, the company of Jane and a circle of close friends. His previous novels are Searching for Noriko (2021) and Priest (2024).

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" ODYSSEY "

Justice, faith and deception blur the lines as one attorney’s hunt for truth begins with a confession and ends with a battle for her own spirit.

" EXPLORATION "

Peeling back layers of lies, secret journals, and dastardly secrets buried in the church and the law, each clue pulls and pulls closer to the heart of the
darkness.

" THE CRAFT "

Every page is a mixture as the clock ticks suspense, morality, and emotion in legal thriller that shows how far belief can bend before it finally breaks.

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What Readers Are Saying
Priest is a gripping and darkly compelling thriller that plunges readers into a world of secrets, vengeance, and the haunting weight of justice. From the first page, Dawson crafts a story that is as intense as it is thought-provoking, blending elements of crime fiction, psychological drama, and moral reckoning.
Mark Malatesta
What an entertaining page-turner Dawson has crafted, with more high-speed twist and turns than a Formula 1 Grand Prix. He’s taken a series of complex subjects and illuminated them insightfully through compassionate characters, while incorporating the best aspects of a fast-paced action thriller. I didn’t want the book to end.! A really masterful Darby a truly creative talent. Can’t wait for his next novel.
Joan F.
A terrific well written story about a disturbing topic. Couldn't put the book down!
kathy kelleher sheridan
Priest
there is no friend as loyal as book
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